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lakewinnie · 01-23-2023, 08:31 PM

I don't know how many times I have posted this view, but I still believe that wakeboats throwing monster wakes are much more of a safety issue than performance boats going faster than 45 mph. That's been what I have observed on the lake over the past 30+ years. I'm not saying we should ban certain boats or pass more ridiculous laws that make people feel good but do not solve any problems, but to say "go fast be loud" boats are a safety issue, in isolation, is not a fair statement (I believe).

i would rank most dangerous as follows:

1) Drunks
2) Drunks
3) Drunks
4) Operator not paying attention
5) Wake boats throwing huge wakes
6) Monster cabin cruisers throwing big wakes

01-23-2023, 08:31 PM	#46
lakewinnie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Moultonborough and CT Posts: 65 Thanks: 35 Thanked 57 Times in 22 Posts	Performance boats vs wakeboat boats I don't know how many times I have posted this view, but I still believe that wakeboats throwing monster wakes are much more of a safety issue than performance boats going faster than 45 mph. That's been what I have observed on the lake over the past 30+ years. I'm not saying we should ban certain boats or pass more ridiculous laws that make people feel good but do not solve any problems, but to say "go fast be loud" boats are a safety issue, in isolation, is not a fair statement (I believe). i would rank most dangerous as follows: 1) Drunks 2) Drunks 3) Drunks 4) Operator not paying attention 5) Wake boats throwing huge wakes 6) Monster cabin cruisers throwing big wakes